Monza striker Gustavo Varela has been named Serie A Rising Star of the Month for October. He is 21 years old.
October award confirmed
Serie A said: "Gustavo Varela is the Rising Star of the Month for October! 🌟"
In October, Varela had five goals in four Serie A matches plus an assist.
Debut season numbers
Varela has scored nine goals in nine Serie A games in his debut Italian season.
He has also scored two goals in his only Coppa Italia appearance.
Call-up and transfer interest
Football Italia reported that Varela's form netted him his first senior call-up for Portugal.
According to reports cited by Football Italia, Tottenham Hotspur have joined the clubs showing interest in Varela.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund had already been linked with Varela, while RB Leipzig and Benfica are also keeping an eye on the situation.
Monza's summer deal
Monza paid €2.5m plus bonus to buy Varela from the Benfica B team over the summer.
